I'm here, and I both relate and hear you.
lately I've taken to trying to get sun. I can't handle the over-stimulation of my house with my light on, so I turn it off and open a window instead. it's really helped me, even though it's a small thing. my desk is by my window, so that probably contributes.
I've been trying to work on taking walks too. I have four dogs (not by choice, although I love them all, my situation means that my two dogs are now living with two others) in the house, so sometimes they come with me, but I try to spend some time alone. occasionally I listen to podcasts but mostly music. I tend to avoid my thoughts via escapism, which I indulge a little too much in, admittedly. but it's a coping skill I've always had and am not willing to give up.
I guess my point is I wanted to share, not to brag, but to show that taking small steps (sorry for the pun), for me, has helped. it's not always going to help, and I can't always try, but right now things are okay and I'm going to take that. it's also been helping me to use a therapy skill, basically just naming one good thing that happened that day. if you can share it with someone, even better.
what have you done to cope in the past? if you don't mind me asking. I'm sorry if this comes off as too much.